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Supreme Court of India appointed former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Vinod Rai as head of four-member Committee of Administrators to run Board of Control for Cricket in India. Bench of Justice also announced other members of committee.

A nationwide Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign will be launched on January 30. It is also marked as Anti-Leprosy Day. It is Martyrdom Day of Mahatma Gandhi. 32, 000 hidden cases confirmed of leprosy across 163 districts in 20 states during door-to-door surveys held last year.

Award winning Hollywood film producer and Wimbledon tennis player, Ashok Amritraj has been appointed United Nations in India Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mr. Amritraj is first Ambassador for UN in India.

First National Immunization Day observed on 29th January in India. Pranab Mukherjee launched pulse polio programme for 2017. Programme by administering polio drops to children aged below five years at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ISRO has successfully ground tested Cryogenic Upper Stage engine meant for rocket GSLV-Mark-III. The performance of the Cryogenic Upper Stage during the test was as predicted. It was tested for 50 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri in Tamil Nadu.

The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan launched the IT Project, e-Health Kerala. It is named Jeevan Rekha, at Peroorkada Model Government Hospital. Project has been developed by the Health Department in association with the state IT Mission.

Researchers from Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), US have created world’s first stable semi-synthetic organism. It is a single-celled bacterium with an expanded genetic code. The semi-synthetic organism is the modified E. coli bacteria created by introducing DNA molecules.

The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has reconstituted TOP committee. Committee’s objective is to identifying and supporting potential medal prospects for 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. Games are under Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme.

President Pranab Mukherjee accepted resignation of V Shanmuganathan as Governor of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. President Pranab Mukherjee appointed Banwarilal Purohit, the Governor of Assam to execute the functions. Banwarilal Purohit appointed as Governor of Meghalaya and A

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) launched its ”central - air traffic flow management (C-ATFM) ” to cut flight delays. It is expected to enhance fuel savings to tune of Rs. 1680 crore per year. System will cover entire Indian airspace and major airports across the country.

Boeing has announced launch of Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in Bangalore. It will undertake “high quality technology-driven work” and engage in the development of software tools for airlines and airports.

Transparency International has launched its latest 2016 Corruption Perception Index. India has been ranked way lower in corruption than all its neighboring countries, except Bhutan. 176 countries and territories are included in index, eight more than in 2015.

India and France have signed White Shipping agreement to enable information sharing on maritime traffic and maritime domain awareness in Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The agreement was signed in New Delhi after both countries held their second dialogue on maritime cooperation for IO

Japanese defence ministry’s first communications satellite was successfully placed in orbit. it is as part of the country’s efforts to upgrade the Self-Defence Forces’ (SDF). Upgrade to communications network to better deal with security challenges.

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a new scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in country. Government provide interest subsidy under scheme. Interest subsidy would be available to every rural household who is not covered under Pradhan Mantri Aawas

India celebrated Republic Day on January 26, 2017, commemorating 68th anniversary of our constitution’s existence. Traditional march continued as it does every year showing world a glimpse of India’s cultural diversity and its armed prowess.

Hangpan Dada laid down his life after single-handedly killing three terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir last year. President Pranab Mukherjee conferred Ashok Chakra on Havildar Hangpan Dada of Rashtiya Rifles on republic day. It was accepted by Dada’s widow Chasen Lowang.

National Action Plan for Children, 2016 (NPAC) was launched on the National Girl Child Day in New Delhi. The NPAC has been developed by the Ministry of Women & Child Development. It aims to ensure optimum health, education and success of children as well as to contribute to devel

UAE is one of our most valued partners and a close friend in an important region of world. The crown prince is the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2017.14 key agreements were signed between both countries.

Cabinet has approved the IIM Bill that grants statutory powers to prestigious Indian Institutes of Managements. It enables institutes to give degrees. At present India has 19 IIMs. The Boards of Governors of IIMs would evaluate performance of institutes after some years.

The ECI observes National Voters Day to ensuring universal adult franchise, increasing the enrolment of voters and encouraging participation of newly eligible young voters. It was instituted in 2011, in remembrance of the inception of the Election Commission of India in 1950.

This year the President of India has approved conferment of Padma Awards to 89 persons. The list comprises of 7 Padma Vibhushan, 7 Padma Bhushan and 75 Padma Shri Awardees. 19 of the awardees are women. The Padma Award ceremony will be held on the occasion of 68th Republic Day.

The giant sunspot that is nearly twice the diameter of Earth has got some new details. New images of sunspot have allowed astronomers to study dark, twisted centre in a whole new light. New images of sunspot have allowed astronomers to study dark, twisted centre in a whole new li

Union Health Ministry will roll out a massive screening and control programme next month for five common non-communicable diseases (NCDs). the population based screening component will be rolled out in 100 districts in 32 states and UTs in first phase.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Rubber Soil Information System (RubSIS). RubSIS will lead to reduction in the cost of production of rubber, increase in productivity and reduction in environmental pollution.

The Union Cabinet gave its approval for e launch of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017. The scheme will be implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) during current financial year. it is to provide social security during old age and protect elderly persons aged

National girl child day is celebrated every year on 24th of January. It is a day to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the girl child. On occasion of National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged promotion of gender equality and ensure equal opportunities for